Renault Megane Recall R/2011/051: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Apr 2011
- Launched
- 337
- vehicles in the UK
- OBAN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 1 June 2010 and 23 August 2010. The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the airbag computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the airbag computer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the airbag computer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 1 June 2010 and 23 August 2010 may be included. Renault estimates 337 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Renault, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
- Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code OBAN or the DVSA reference R/2011/051. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2010/230 on 6 Jan 2011, for cracked wheel hub**. The one launched after it was R/2011/064 on 31 May 2011, for power assisted steering could fail. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/051, launched 29 April 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.